Company Officer 1 & 2

Course Number

FST 280W

Credits

4

Lab Hours

0

Lecture Hours

60

Course Description

Prerequisite: FST 115, FST 117, FST 120, FST 211, FST 220, FST 301, FST 307. Focuses on highly specialized and complex technical issues the company officer must confront. Presents the inner workings and dynamics of a typical fire service organization. Involves decision making matrix process that embraces administrative functions and strategic planning of a mid-level company officer. Prepares the company officer in the management of multi-unit response operations; water supply, staging, safety, division/sector, exposure protection and unified command functions. Credit may be earned in FST 280 or the combination of FST 202 and 208 but not in both. (60-0)

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate knowledge and selected skills necessary for mid-level company officer to perform effectively within a fire service environment.Objectives:

Describe the influence and impact that government agencies have on fire service organizations.

Demonstrate proficiency in writing, editing and proofreading various documents and reports.

Describe basic concepts of human resource management, including types of power and authority, policy administration, human behavior, and interpersonal dynamics in effective management.

Describe the elements, effects, and methods for eliminating harassment in the workplace.

Describe the budgetary process and how it relates to the role of the company officer.

Apply the concepts and principles of a fair/objective impartial evaluative/appraisal process and the various aspects of progressive discipline.

Identify the components, capabilities, and application of information management system.

Identify the supervisor's role in the exposure and injury reporting process and the elements of safety and health programs.

Describe the company officer's role in conducting inspections, identifying hazards, and determining preliminary fire cause.

Identify importance of informational media releases and their impact on influencing public opinion.

Describe the aspects of the strategic planning process and be able to develop and produce operational plans for multi-unit responses.

Describe an incident management system and be able to command a multi-unit response that incorporates appropriate strategic goals, tactical objectives, and resource deployment.